AUTUMN CATALOGUE. 1918. 



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FARQUHAR'S GOLD^MEDAL PEONIES. 



The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was awarded to R. & 

 Display of Paeonies, June, 1913. 



SEPTEMBER is the best month in which to plant Paeonies, as 

 they then make a root growth before Winter and bloom next 

 Spring, thereby gaining a whole year, as Spring plantings will not 

 flower until a year later. 



They require a good rich, deep soil and an abundant supply of 

 water during the growing season. When enriching the ground the 

 use of too much fresh manure near the roots should be avoided* 

 An important point to observe is not to plant too deep. The roots 

 should be planted so that the eyes will be 2 to 3 inches below the 

 surface. Too deep planting is a frequent cause for shy flowering. 



Of many sorts we offer 4-year clumps, which are likely to yield 

 from six to ten blooms the first season. 



The figure following the name indicates the relative time of flowering. 



Walter Faxon. "We are now in a position to offer a 

 limited quantity of this handsome variety which is con- 

 sidered by many Pseony experts to be one of the finest 

 of the Richardson seedlings. The large blooms are of 

 globular semi-rose type, color a uniform bright rose 

 deepening towards the centre; fragrant and a free- 

 bloomer. $5.00 each. 



Agnes Mary Kelway, 2. Guards and crown deep violet-rose 

 with a creamy- white collar sometimes tipped with pink; free 

 bloomer; fragrant. 75 cents each; S7.50 per doz. 



Albert Crousse. Large rose type, full double flowers, of light 

 salmon-pink. $1.50 each. 



Arthemlse. 2. Pale violet-rose guards and crown; collar light 

 pink; fragrant. 75 cents each; S7.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, 

 $3.50 each; $35.00 per doz. 



Asa Gray. A very dstinct variety of medium height and habit. 

 Pale lilac dotted with deeper lilac; large semi-rose type; fragrant. 

 Sl.OO each; $10.00 per doz. 



Avalanche. 3. Large compact ivory-white flowers with creamy-yellow 

 collar; centre petals flaked ■with carmine; strong grower; fragrant. 

 $2.00 each; .$20.00 per doz. 



Baroness Schroeder. 2. Very large double globular flowers, blush- 

 pink shading to white. Very vigorous, free bloomer. One of the best. 

 .S2.00 each. 



Boule de Neige. 1. Large compact flowers of semi-rose type. Creamy- 

 white, centre flecked crimson. 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz. 



Charlemagne. Large globular rose type, lilac-white shading to blush, 

 pink centre, later. 75 cents each. 



Charles Verdier. Large flat rose type, dark solferino. 50 cents each. 



Claire Dubois. Large rose type, clear deep violet-rose, tipped silvery- 

 white, strong grower. $1.50 each. 



Couronne d'or. 3. Pure white globular flowers with amber-yellow 

 stamens; centre petals tipped carmine. Strong grower; fragrant. 

 $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 4-year clumps, $4.00 each. 



Delicatissima. Large rose type of pale lilac-ro.se with very hairj', greenish- 

 yellow carpels and creamy-white stigmas. A tall, free flowering, frag- 

 rant variety of fine habit. Good keeper. 50 cents each; S5.00 per doz. 



Dorchester. 3. Rose tjTie; large and compact. Pale hydrangea- 

 pink. A free bloomer and fragrant. $1.50 each. 



Dr. Brettonneau. {Verdier.) 2. Medium to large, pale lilac-rose, 

 bomb shape; sometimes flecked crimson. Vigorous grower, fragrant. 

 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 



Duchess de Nemours. (Calot.) 2. Medium sized pure white bloom. 

 Strong, free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75 cents each; $7.50 per 

 doz. 4-year clumps, .$3.50 each; $35.00 per doz. 



Duchess d'Orleans. Medium, compact, globe shaped, bright deep rose, 

 strong grower. 35 cents. 



J. Farquhar & Co. for a 



Pseony, Walter Faxon. 



DOUBLE CHINESE P^OMES.-Continued. 



Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb type. Guards white; cenize 

 creamy-yellow. 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 



EduUs Alba. Medium loose type, guards lilac-white, centre white flaked 

 crimson. Very early. 50 cents. 



Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose type; light pink, guard petals sil- 

 very-white. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Faust. 2. Globular bloom of medium size. Guards and crown hydrangear- 

 pink; narrow collar, petals creamy-yellow. 35 cents each; $3.50 per doz. 



Felix Crousse. 2. Large globular bloom. Brilliant red and a free 

 bloomer. 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz. 



Festiva Maxima. 1. Very large, full rose type, pure white centre, 

 petals tipped with bright crimson. The most popular white variety 

 for cut flowers. 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, .$3.50 

 each; .$.35.00 per doz. 



Fragrantlssima. 2. Medium-sized globular crown. Bright cherry- 

 red; fragrant. 35 cents each; $3.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $1.50 

 each; $16.00 per doz. 



Francois Ortegat. 2. Large semi-rose type. Dark amaranth-red. 

 Medium height, compact bush. 81.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



General Cavalgnac. 2. Large, globular semi-rose type. Light violet- 

 rose, centre splashed crimson. Tall, erect; free bloomer. 50 cents 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Humei. 3. Large compact bloom, rose type. Cherry-pink; fragrant. 

 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 



Humei carnea. 2. Large guard petals of deep pink; centre salmon-pink. 

 35cent8each; $3.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $1.50 each; $16.00 per doz. 



La Tullpe. 2. Large semi-rose type. Pale pink, guard petals bordered 

 carmine. 75 cents each; $7.50 per doz. 



